I’m Clare Povey, author of the Bastien Bonlivre Adventures: The Unexpected Tale of Bastien Bonlivre and The Bad Brothers. Both books are illustrated by Héloïse Mab.

My newest book isThe Wanderdays: Journey to Fantome Island

Praise for The WANDERDAYS

“The Wanderdays is an adventure & a half - twisty and exciting with strong friendship and family vibes. The underwater and island settings add a fresh feel to this pacy story.”
- Lesley Parr, author of The Valley of Lost Secrets

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“The Wanderdays is a dynamic and daring tale powered by friendship and sibling strength. I couldn't put it down!”
- Richard Pickard, author of The Peculiar Tale of the Tentacle Boy

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“This is storytelling at its finest-a heart pounding, edge-of-your-seat adventure with an important eco message at its heart. I can't wait to set sail with The Wanderdays again!” - Laura Noakes, author of Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star

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“Fantastic! A modern classic in the making.” -
Cat Gray, author of Spellstoppers

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“Filled with fantastical creatures, brilliantly brave kids & dastardly villains. Another thrilling page-turning adventure from Clare Povey.”
- Jo Clarke, author of Libby and the Parisian Puzzle

Praise for The Bastien BONLIVRE ADVENTURES

“A charming and bookish tale of friendship, villainy and the power of stories”
- Thomas Taylor, author of Malamander
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“I loved THIS...it's as wise as it is funny, packed with intrepid children, fearsome villains - and best of all - set above and below one of my favourite cities: Paris!”
- Judith Eagle, author of The Pear Affair and The Secret Starling

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“An absolutely delightful French mystery with plenty of tension and suspense alongside wonderful friendships.”
- L.D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency trilogy

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“A charming and page-turny Parisian mystery with the most dastardly villains and the loveliest of friendships. SUPER”
- Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of How to Change the World
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“A really fun read with plenty of Parisian mystery and shades of Lemony Snicket in its dastardly villainy.”
- Peter Bunzl, author of Cogheart

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“A delightful literary mystery with a dastardly villain to boot!”
- Christopher Edge, author of The Infinite Lives of Maisie Day
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“A clever mystery with a completely charming cast. What more could you want? I expect we’ll be hearing a lot more from Bastien and Clare Povey”
- Kelly McCaughrain, author of Flying Tips for Flightless Birds and Children’s Writing Fellow for Northern Ireland

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“A love letter to all things bookish”
The i

“With plenty of twists and turns, this fun, fast-paced story is a great adventure.”
The Week Junior

“Set during the 1920s, scattered with French phrases and verbal flourishes, with its fast-paced plot and unforced emphasis on the power of stories to shape lives, this is a very bon livre indeed.”
Andrea Reece - LoveReading 4 Kids

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“Funny, fast-paced and touching... Bastien's adventures joyfully celebrate the power of storytelling.... Read in one gulp.”
Julian Sedgwick, author of Carnegie-shortlisted Tsunami Girl

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“A wonderfully woven mystery about the weight of words. The Unexpected Tale of the Bad Brothers is packed full of yummy croissants and thrilling adventure. I loved it!”
Justyn Edwards, author of The Great Fox Illusion

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“The sights, sounds and smells of Paris spring to vivid life in this suspense-packed, moving and empowering tale of friendship, staying strong, standing up to bullies, and the triumph of good over evil. A summer reading treat from an author with a gift for magical storytelling.”
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